Hundreds of caring telethon viewers called in, pledging their support for the vital programs and services the local, nonprofit humane society offers to the public. In all, more than $300,000 was raised for homeless pets and horses.
Compassionate viewers responded to the five-hour live broadcast on FOX31 by visiting the Dumb Friends League’s three locations—the Quebec Street shelter in Denver, the Buddy Center in Castle Rock and the Dumb Friends League Harmony Equine Center™ in Franktown—to adopt new animals.
In addition to promoting pets and horses for adoption, the telethon showcased the League’s community services, including providing safe havens for lost pets; receiving relinquished pets; investigating animal abuse and neglect; offering humane education in area schools; and providing spay/neuter services at reduced fees, subsidized by Dumb Friends League donors.
“We sincerely thank all those who pledged their support during this year’s telethon,” said Bob Rohde, Dumb Friends League president and CEO. Rohde also extended his thanks to the event’s generous sponsors, including Hill’s Science Diet®, HomeAgain, FOX31 and KOSI 101.1, for helping again this year.
Funds raised during the telethon help the Dumb Friends League care for as many as 16,800 homeless animals each year.
Animal lovers who missed the telethon can still make a pledge online at ddfl.org/telethon or by calling (303) 751-5772 through Feb. 10. For more information about the Dumb Friends League, visit ddfl.org or call (303) 751-5772.
